“I’m healthy as hell. Stop the rumors!”: Will Smith’s Co-star Shuts Down Rumor Mongers Spreading Unfounded Rumors About His Health
Bad Boys: Ride or Die is the latest release of the Bad Boys film franchise that has mesmerizingly paired Martin Lawrence and Will Smith for three decades. As the film’s about to hit the screens on June 7, there have been speculations about Lawrence’s health.
A wobbly video from a movie premiere had the web buzzing like a hive full of overly caffeinated bees, but fear not Bad Boys fans! The Wild Hogs actor is ready to set the record straight and silence the rumor-mongers!
Martin Lawrence laughs off health concerns sparked by viral video
A video from the Bad Boy 4 premiere went viral, showing Martin Lawrence appearing unsteady while greeting the crowd with co-star Will Smith. This immediately sparked speculation about Lawrence’s health.
During their appearance on Hot 97’s Ebro, host Ebro Darden specifically questioned Lawrence and Smith about the online rumors about his health. Darden questioned:
Now Martin… everybody’s talking [about] you on the balcony waving at people, [you’re] looking around, where you’re looking around? … people took it like something was wrong with your health, or something.
Lawrence laughed, expressing his astonishment at the magnitude of the audience, saying,
I’m healthy as hell. Stop the rumors!
Further talking about it, the actor remarked, stating he’s blessed and in God’s hand. The You So Crazy comedy star asks rumor mongers to shut down these rumors as there’s no need to be concerned.
Martin Lawrence responds to fan's concerns about his health: "I'm fine. I'm in God's hands. I'm blessed."https://t.co/Wx4z8O44Tp
— Entertainment Tonight (@etnow) June 5, 2024
However, the 59-year-old has experienced health issues in the past. The actor was briefly admitted to the hospital in May 1996 after he screamed and ran into traffic in Los Angeles. A doctor later identified Lawrence’s severe fatigue and dehydration.
According to The Hollywood Reporter, Lawrence experienced another medical catastrophe in 1999 when he collapsed from acute heat exhaustion while exercising. That time, he was admitted to the hospital and went into a three-day coma.
While Martin Lawrence laughed off the online speculation during a recent interview, concerns about his health had previously reached a fever pitch on social media.
Fans express concern on social media after Lawrence’s appearance
The comedian and actor from Bad Boys: Ride or Die has finally put the rumors to rest as fans continued to speculate about his health. One X user stated “His right arm is oddly not moving? can barely walk????”
His right arm is oddly not moving? 🤔 can barely walk???? 🤦🏼♀️🤷🏼♀️
— Kimberly Vega (@caligurlluv) June 1, 2024
Dude hasn't been himself since his stroke.
— santster (@santster) January 17, 2024
Ok good, because I thought something was wrong also. https://t.co/johugwod3k
— . (@CheyanneBabeey) January 18, 2024
A post uploaded to Instagram from The Neighborhood Talk blog shared one user declaring “Martin is NOT ok,” adding a message to “Get well Marty Mar.”
Although a shaky video caused a lot of internet frenzy, Martin Lawrence has reassured supporters that he’s well and in good spirits with some recent remarks. The legendary actor’s ability to keep up his comic energy for years to come will only be known in due course, but for the time being it appears the Bad Boys star is prepared to put an end to the rumors and resume entertaining fans.
